workshops /events 2020:
BEGINNERS NATURE JOURNALING WORKSHOP
Hollard Gardens, 17 & 18 October 20
1686 Upper Manaia Rd, Kaponga, South Taranaki
This weekend workshop at Hollard Gardens will include walking through the gardens, observing the beautiful native flora and fauna that this special place has to offer and learning how to record them in a journal. We will look at quick sketches, botanical drawing, and different techniques including water colour pencils, pen and paint washes. You may wish to make notes, take photographs and keep leaf pressings. No experience is necessary as this is a beginners workshop.
"Keeping a nature journal can be an incredibly grounding creative process as it forges a deeper connection to the natural places we visit and fosters a wonderful curiosity for nature."
The workshop will run from 10.00 - 3.00 each day
The course fee is $225 and includes all materials to get you started in the class and a journal for you to take home. Tea/coffee provided. Just bring your lunch, good walking shoes and be prepared for a little rain (just incase;)
Numbers are limited so bookings are essential: drtab72@gmail.com⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hollard Gardens, 17 & 18 October 20
1686 Upper Manaia Rd, Kaponga, South Taranaki
This weekend workshop at Hollard Gardens will include walking through the gardens, observing the beautiful native flora and fauna that this special place has to offer and learning how to record them in a journal. We will look at quick sketches, botanical drawing, and different techniques including water colour pencils, pen and paint washes. You may wish to make notes, take photographs and keep leaf pressings. No experience is necessary as this is a beginners workshop.
"Keeping a nature journal can be an incredibly grounding creative process as it forges a deeper connection to the natural places we visit and fosters a wonderful curiosity for nature."
The workshop will run from 10.00 - 3.00 each day
The course fee is $225 and includes all materials to get you started in the class and a journal for you to take home. Tea/coffee provided. Just bring your lunch, good walking shoes and be prepared for a little rain (just incase;)
Numbers are limited so bookings are essential: drtab72@gmail.com⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
LEAVES, SEEDS, FRUIT & BERRIES WORKSHOP
Pukeiti Gardens, 11 + 12 July 20
2290 Carrington Rd, New Plymouth
A great beginners weekend workshop in the beautiful grounds of Pukeiti Gardens, this will also be suitable for those who have attended my previous workshops. Expanding from foliage to include winter citrus fruit and berries and seeds (as available), this workshop looks at simple botanical form, composition and colour.
The course fee is $180 and includes all materials, tea/coffee, a walk in the grounds and all materials.
Booking are essential: drtab72@gmail.com
https://www.trc.govt.nz/gardens/whats-on/leaves-berries-and-seeds-botanical-art-workshop/
Pukeiti Gardens, 11 + 12 July 20
2290 Carrington Rd, New Plymouth
A great beginners weekend workshop in the beautiful grounds of Pukeiti Gardens, this will also be suitable for those who have attended my previous workshops. Expanding from foliage to include winter citrus fruit and berries and seeds (as available), this workshop looks at simple botanical form, composition and colour.
The course fee is $180 and includes all materials, tea/coffee, a walk in the grounds and all materials.
Booking are essential: drtab72@gmail.com
https://www.trc.govt.nz/gardens/whats-on/leaves-berries-and-seeds-botanical-art-workshop/
Summer Sunday Botanical Art in the City: Feb - Mar 2020
Petal Pusher Botanical Florist Studio
14a Gill St, New Plymouth
Focusing on the timeless beauty of Botanical Art, these workshops are free-form single or multi-session classes held over 4 Sundays this February and March 2020.
Working in pencil, pen ink and acrylic paint the courses are perfect for students who have attended my other workshops. You may wish to focus on drawing for the day or painting, or book two Sundays in a row continuing a project the following month. You're also welcome to bring your own plant specimen to the studio. As always, I will supply all basic materials + morning/afternoon tea.
WHEN:
Sun, Feb 9, 10.00 - 2.00
Sun, Feb 16, 10.00 - 2.00
Sun, Mar 15, 10.00 - 2.00
Sun, Mar 22, 10.00 - 2.00
Sun, Mar 29, 10.00 - 2.00
To register your interest please email me directly at: drtab72@gmail.com. These Sunday sessions may be booked day by day or you can book all 4 as suits.
12 spaces available. Cost includes materials. Suitable for beginners and ages 12 +
workshops / events 2019:
Paradise Lost: Daniel Solander's Legacy Exhibition
Artist talk & Botanical Drawing Workshop, Puke Ariki Museum
Puke Ariki Museum, 8 December, 10.00 - 2.00
1 Ariki St, New Plymouth
Join me at the museum for an insight into the Paradise Lost: Daniel Solander’s Legacy travelling exhibition, followed by an introductory botanical drawing workshop.
About the workshop: working within the museum environment (which means no fresh plant specimens allowed) we will be doing some pencil work from botanical images followed by an ink drawing using the stippling technique.
To register please email drtab72@gmail.com.
12 spaces available. Cost includes materials. Suitable for beginners and ages 12 +
For more information click on the links below:
paradiselostdanielsolanderslegacy tabathaforbespukeariki
Beginners Leaves/Foliage and Beginners Fruit & Berries Workshops: Jury Gardens
Jury Gardens, 2 + 3 November / 9 + 10 November
589 Otaraoa Rd, Tikorangi
During the Taranaki Garden Festival week, Mark & Abbie Jury will be hosting two weekend workshops in their incredible Tikorangi garden. This is a rare opportunity to see the gardens and take part in two different workshops. The first weekend will cover the basics of drawing leaves and the second follow up will be working with berries / fruit.
Both workshops will be 10.00 - 3.00 each day and the course fee will cover all materials.
For more information and bookings, contact me directly or click on the link below:
jury.co.nz/
Taranaki Regional Council Gardens: Beginners Botanical Art Workshops
Pukeiti Gardens, 21 + 22 September
2290 Carrington Rd, New Plymouth
Taranaki Regional Council are hosting 3 weekend workshops this year that I will be running. The workshops are 2-days from 10.00 - 3.00 and cover the basics to get you started with beautiful botanical art. Bookings are essential and the course fee includes all materials.
For more information on one of these courses, please use the web contact form or click on the link below:
www.trc.govt.nz/gardens/whats-on/botanical-art/
Art + Nature Retreat: Te Wera Valley Lodge
Te Wera Valley Lodge, 7 + 8 September
3560 Ohura Rd, Te Wera, Stratford
If you love nature, art, learning in a relaxed natural environment or you just need to catch your breath, then this retreat is for you. Working with The Easten Taranaki Experience and based in the Te Wera Valley, this overnight retreat includes a 2 day botanical art workshop, guided walk, basic accommodation and healthy meals. During the workshop you will learn according to your own ability - no experience is necessary. We start at the beginning and practice observational drawing and painting working with plant specimens in the classic style of botanical art.
For more information and bookings, contact me directly or click on the link below:
www.eastern-taranaki.co.nz/contact
